Finding the Third Proportional to 8,384 and 12,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,384 and 12,579 is: 18,873.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,384 : 12,579 = 12,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,384/12,579 = 12,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,384x = 12,579 × 12,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,384x = 158,231,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,231,241/8,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,873.00
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